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Superbugs: Why antibiotic resistance is a fast-growing crisis

October 11, 2017

Antibiotic resistance occurs when a bacteria, fungi, or parasite is no longer curable by medicines previously able to treat them.

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The best Father’s Day gift: A healthy heart

June 13, 2017

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S., killing one in every four males.

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Zika virus: What Oklahomans need to know

February 2, 2016

How can you best protect yourself from the Zika virus?

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